Elena Rybakina, aged 23, and currently ranked 23, delivered when it mattered most at the final of a Grand Slam and quietly defeated the World No 5 and tour favorite Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in three sets—3-6 6-2 6-2. Prior to making the Wimbledon final, the 6’ 0” Russian born athlete was a quarter finalist at Roland Garros in 2021. This year’s path to the final saw her drop just one set but when she beat Simone Halep in the semi’s she made it known that she was a worthy finalist. U.S. Defeats Canada to become the first host country to win he World Lacrosse Championship with a 11-8 victory in the gold medal match at Unitas Stadium, Towson, MD on July 9th. Since its first foreign tour in 1935, the U.S. women’s national team has been chasing the dual purpose of winning on the field and helping to grow this great game. The chase has culminated in the U.S. winning eight of the 10 championships. Chris reports on the USWNT making it through to the semi-final of the CONCACAF Championship against Costa Rica on July 14th following their 1-0 of the host nation Mexico thanks to a goal by Kristie Mewis in the 89th minute. Across the pond the UK are hosting the 2022 UEFA Euros and Nancy has a round up of the first week’s group games. And finally an update on the Brittany Griner case as US President Joe Biden writes to her to say that release efforts are being made.


Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: July 13, 2022

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We begin this week with motor racing news since Jamie Chadwick continued her winning form in the W Series when she took the checkered flag at Silverstone to increase her lead in the table to 50 points. Nancy has a round up from the Wimbledon Tennis. Championships including news of protesters drawing attention to the Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai who has not played internationally since she revealed she had been sexually assaulted. Chris reviews the CONCACAF Championship which kicked off with the USWNT convincing 3-0 win against Haiti to celebrate July 4th in Monterrey, Mexico. Alex Morgan continued her tremendous form with two superb goals in the 16th minute delivered by Mal Pugh and 23rd minutes, by Kelly O’Hara. Then in the closing stages Midge Purce sealed the win in the 84th minute, thanks to a Kristie Mewis’ handy delivery into the box. Alex has really found her rhythm this season in the NWSL and then like a true veteran brought it to the national squad in time for the World Cup and Olympic Games qualifiers. She always looks so polished but there a new shine on her brilliance as one of the best forwards in the game. Nancy previews the Euro 2022 preview including the devastating news that Spain’s leading player Alexia Putellas tearing her ACL the day before the start of the championships. There is also news of Barbra Banda being excluded from Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, a maajor billing in boxing when Claressa Shields meets Savannah Marshall. Elsewhere, WNBA star Brittney Griner has sent a letter to the White House, appealing directly to President Biden to secure her release from Russia. And finally, congratulations to sailors Sally Barkow and Francesca Clapcich who have announced that Sally gave birth to daughter Harriet Emilia Clapcich Barkow.

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Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: July 5, 2022

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In Commerce City, CO last week, Portland Thorns FC forward Sophie Smith made it two goals in a row, six minutes apart, assisted by Rose Lavelle, in the first of the two friendly games against Colombia. These were followed by San Diego Wave FC midfielder Taylor Kornieck scoring in her debut game with the perfect header off Megan Rapinoe’s serve. It was a tepid first half for the US even against a weak opposition but clearly words were spoken in the locker room for the US to come out with renewed focus and precision in their attacking line.  The second game in Utah saw a veteran starting line-up  and it was seasoned Washington Spirit defender Kelley O’Hara who slammed one in the back of the net in the 77th minute to add to an own goal in. the first half, which gave the US a 2-0 win. Shout out to North Carolina Courage defender Carson Pickett who is the first ever player with a limb difference to earn a USWNT cap. The 28 year old from South Carolina was born without a left forearm and hand. The squad now head to the 2022 CONCACAF Championship in Mexico for the 2023 World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympic Games qualifying games, which begin on July 4 against Haiti followed by Jamaica on the 7th and Mexico on the 11th. Nancy has a round-up of the first week of Wimbledon. Plus athletics from Oregon and an update on the Brittney Griner case.

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Recorded: June 29, 2022

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Swimming’s international federation, FINA, made history this week as it sought to clarify the confusion and controversy in the transgender debate. It announced that people who have been through male puberty would no longer be allowed to compete against women. And it would also create a new category for those who had. Rugby has also banned transgender males from competing with cis-gender women, and cycling is currently reviewing its rules. In football NWSL club OL Reign signs forward Jordyn Huitem and we have a good read on how women’s football revolutionized the sport including an important perspective on the history of the game. The WNBA star Sue Legend announced her retirement. Last week, an independent review concluded that British Gymnastics allowed for a culture of physical and emotional abuse and failed to provide a safe environment for gymnasts, with children body-shamed, belittled and abused. In winter sports Women’s Combined Nordic continues its bid to become an Olympic sport. And with the Wimbledon Tennis Championships starting next week, female players continue to deal with periods while playing but only in SW19 are they forced to wear white.


Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: June 22, 2022

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Season 5 Episode 2 of The WeCOACH Podcast, presented by Hudl, launches June 23, 2022 on the 50th anniversary of Title IX, so it’s only appropriate that we dedicate this episode to a new resource recently released; Winning Ways of Women Coaches, edited by volleyball coaching legend and former WeCOACH Board President, Dr. Cecile Reynaud. Episode 2 also features two contributing authors from Winning Ways; Carol Owens, Notre Dame Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach (also a former WeCOACH Board member) and Felecia Mulkey, head coach of Baylor’s Acrobatics & Tumbling program. The women have over 75 years of coaching experience and an astounding 13 national championships combined. Tune in to get the Cliffs Notes from their chapters about what has allowed them to enjoy winning careers. Then make sure to order your copy of Winning Ways of Women Coaches today—it’s a must read.

Host: Vanessa Fuchs
Recorded: June 13, 2022

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Football makes headlines this week, even before the international season kicks off, and it’s the USWNT legends Tobin Heath and Christen Press who share the limelight for very different reasons. Tobin, 34, who was recently released from Arsenal following injuries has reportedly been acquired by the NWSL West Coast team, OL Reign. Meanwhile, nearly 1000 miles south in LA, her friend and former USWNT teammate Christen Press has been sidelined for the rest of the season with an ACL tear of her right knee. Christen, 33, had scored earlier in the game and also had an assist to her credit against Racing Louisville before being struck down in the second half. Elsewhere the USWNT roster for two Friendlies this month and the CONCACAF tournament next month have been named. And across the pond, England has named its squad for the UEFA 2022 Euros starting on July 6.. Plus Nancy has gender parity news from Spain. We also have an update on the WNBA player Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia. And Eastbourne and Wimbledon tennis fans can expect to see Serena Williams playing in the doubles, while the US Open organizers have announced they will allow Russian and Belarusian players into the tournament, unlike Wimbledon.

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: June 15, 2022

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Marci Kornegay has arrived in Tehachapi, California and celebrated one month on the Pacific Crest Trail, northbound with 567 miles in the bag. It’s been a tough trail since we last spoke to her as she crossed the Mojavi Desert in triple digit temperatures surviving on snow melt found at water collection stations. As we hear though it’s her water filter system that she carries with her that has kept her hydrated, despite knowing that dead animals, including a skunk, that have drowned in those wells! Marci has crossed the biggest wind farm in the US with 50 mph winds giving her some respite from the 100 degree temperatures. The next 27 miles will be equally as challenging as she climbs the High Sierra taking extra care to filter the greasy orange aquabloom water which is particularly toxic. This will mean carrying extra water 7-8 litres adds up to 14-16 lbs extra weight but she would rather carry water than food when it come down to survival… her thirst is more important than hunger. As she explains her next celebration point will be when she reaches Kennedy Meadows after she has climbed Mt Whitney which, at 14,505 ft is the highest peak in the lower 48. Marci is anticipating a four mile stretch climbing 2-3000 ft as she continues up through California facing new challenges ahead…. there are bears in those hills!

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: June 13, 2022

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Welcome back to The WeCOACH Podcast. In S5E1 of The WeCOACH Podcast, presented by Hudl, host Vanessa Fuchs, new WeCOACH CEO, welcomes two very special people as her first guests—her college coach, Sue Semrau, and college teammate, Brooke Wyckoff. Coach Sue Semrau, FSU’s all-time winningest women’s basketball coach and 2015 National Coach of the Year, retired in March 2022 after 25 successful years at the helm—her first, and only, head coaching job. Her successor was none other than Brooke Wyckoff, whom Sue has mentored since Brooke’s playing days. She may be retired but Sue has established quite a large coaching tree to carry on her legacy. The season premier podcast dives into Sue’s strategies for building the pipeline of future coaches, as well as Brooke’s transition as a first-time head coach. And for all our mothers in coaching, this episode is for you—learn about Brooke’s “Moms in Coaching” initiative that is taking hold around the country.

Host: Vanessa Fuchs

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Tennis serves up a few news stories this week following the French Open and with Wimbledon next on the Grand Slam tour from June 27-July 10. Plus we have a few football items off the field of play, and gymnastics is back in the news today as well as ice skating. Read the full stories by following the links below.

Iga Swiatek becomes next tennis superstar
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jun/06/iga-swiatek-beats-the-odds-to-become-the-next-tennis-superstar

Emma Raducanu has 'no idea' whether she'll compete at Wimbledon after 'freak' injury
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/08/tennis/emma-raducanu-alexander-zverev-wimbledon-injury-spt-intl/index.html

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2022/06/08/fragile-emma-raducanu-needs-leader-team/

Menstrual cramps derail Chinese teen's French Open dream in loss to Swiatek
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/30/asia/menstrual-cramps-derail-zhengs-french-open-loss-to-swiatek-intl-hnk/

Simona Halep says she experienced a panic attack during her French Open defeat
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/27/tennis/simona-halep-french-open-panic-attack-spt-intl/index.html

GB to host Billie Jean King Cup
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jun/07/glasgow-host-billie-jean-king-cup-finals-great-britain-tennis

90 women plan to sue the FBI in its failure to investigate Larry Nassar
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/08/us/politics/nassar-fbi-lawsuits.html

Ice skating minimum age raised
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-sports/61716971

Orlando Pride Announces Amanda Cromwell and Sam Greene Placed On Administrative Leave
https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-pride-announces-amanda-cromwell-and-sam-greene-placed-on-administrative-

WSL TV viewing increases fourfold
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61717918

Canada football equal pay debate
https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/article/canadian-womens-national-soccer-team-players-voice-concerns-over-equal-pay/

USWNT's Catarina Macario to miss World Cup qualifiers with ACL injury
https://www.espn.com/soccer/lyon-lyon_women/story/4680758/uswnts-catarina-macario-to-miss-world-cup-qualifiers-with-acl-injury

Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: June 8, 2022

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The French Open Tennis Championships reach a climax as Chris & Nancy discuss along with other top stories:
‘Disappointing and Surprising’ – Iga Swiatek Shares Her Disbelief as Amelie Mauresmo Calls Women’s Matches Less Appealing
https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-disappointing-and-surprising-iga-swiatek-shares-her-disbelief-as-amelie-mauresmo-calls-womens-matches-less-appealing/?fs=e&s=cl
Wimbledon to drop Miss and Ms
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/may/26/wimbledon-to-drop-mrs-and-miss-before-names-womens-honour-roll-tennis
All female official team in men's rugby union match
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/may/30/hollie-davidson-to-lead-first-all-female-officials-team-in-mens-rugby-union-test
USA Referee Kat Roche Named Assistant Referee for Rugby World Cup
https://www.usa.rugby/2022/05/usa-referee-kat-roche-named-assistant-referee-for-rugby-world-cup-2021/
Only three statues of sportswomen in the UK
https://www.skysports.com/athletics/news/12040/12625206/sky-sports-news-investigation-finds-only-three-female-sport-statues-in-uk
The Ocean Race aims for equal number of male and female sailors in the event by 2030
https://www.theoceanrace.com/en/news/13044_The-Ocean-Race-aims-for-equal-number-of-male-and-female-sailors-in-the-event-by-2030.html
Student-athlete endorsement deal
https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1123925/rose-zhang-adidas-student-endorsement
Michelle Wei West Reflects on her Career as she Prepares to Leave Professional Golf
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/01/sports/golf/michelle-wie-west-us-open.html
New Olympic Sports Raise Eyebrows
In the next few months, Olympic hopes will be realized or dashed—not for individual athletes, but for entire sports chasing a place in the program for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Campaigns are under way among a field of potential newcomers that includes cheerleading, cricket, flag football and lacrosse. Meanwhile, questions are swirling around the presumed front-runners, baseball and softball.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/flag-football-cheerleading-cricket-lacrosse-2028-olympics-11653963308


Hosts: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Recorded: June 2, 2022

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